Union Technologies is reindustrializing America’s defense manufacturing base with a first-of-its-kind Factories-as-a-Stockpile™ model, integrating advanced robotics, manufacturing, and software into sovereign factory systems at scale. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, UNION is dedicated to restoring America’s industrial strength and guaranteeing deterrence for the century ahead.
We recently emerged from stealth with $50M in funding led by top-tier venture investors and strategic partners. Read more in our Press Release
Key Responsibilities:Develop and qualify robust industrial processes for defense-grade steel forgings, ensuring first article compliance with defense standards.
Perform first article inspections (FAI) and process validations to deliver battle-ready products.
Use CpK/PpK statistical analysis and tools (8D, 5-Why) to ensure process capability and stability.
Apply SPC and stats tools (Minitab, Excel, R-Shiny) to maintain tight process control.
Leverage expertise in metal processing, including heat treating and chemical coatings,
to meet defense specifications.
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize processes and eliminate
inefficiencies.
Partner with operations, quality, safety and engineering teams on short term and long term improvement efforts
US Person - Must be a US Citizen or green card holder
Education: Bachelor’s in Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Metallurgy,
Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering.
Experience: 3-5+ years in process engineering; working in processes for defense, aerospace, or complex manufacturing/assembly; experience with first article inspections is a plus.
Technical Skills: CpK/PPK analysis, SPC, RCCA tools (8D, 5-Why), JMP and Python.
Work Style: Hands-on, on the floor problem solving, team support
Soft Skills: Strong communicator; proactive problem-solver, willing to learn and grow
Physical Requirements: Stand, walk, lift 50 lbs in a gritty shop with heat and noise.
Defense standards knowledge (MIL-STD, ITAR).
Expertise in metal processing, including heat treating and chemical coatings for ferrous,
non-ferrous, and super alloys.
Experience with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods (ultrasonic, dye penetrant) for
process validation.
Six Sigma Black Belt or ASQ Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE).
You’ll fight on the shop floor in Dallas, with occasional office time and travel for process
validations or customer ops.
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